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Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is a private research university located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, just across the Charles River from Boston. Home to around 11,000 students, MIT is world-renowned for its cutting-edge research, rigorous academics, and culture of innovation. While best known for engineering, computer science, and technology, MIT also excels in business, economics, architecture, and the arts, making it a hub for creative problem solvers across disciplines. With MIT's collaborative, hands-on learning style and a history of groundbreaking discoveries, MIT isn’t just a school; it’s a community that thrives on curiosity and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.

Admissions Statistics

Regular Decision
Applicants
15,669
Admitted
623
Admit Rate
0.03976003574%
Total Enrolled
1,106
Early Decision
Early Applicants
12,563
Early Admitted
661
ED Admit Rate
0.0526148213%
Admits from Early
0.5147975078%
of total class
Waitlist
Offered Spot
590
Accepted Spot
509
Admitted
9
WL Admit Rate
0%

Academic Profile

Class Rank & GPA
Average GPA
N/A
Top 10% of Class
0.96%
Top 25% of Class
0.99%
Top 50% of Class
1%
Demographics
Men
547
Admit Rate: 0.035212086%
Women
499
Admit Rate: 0.06818941504%
Non-International
89.0%
International
10.9%

Admission Factors

Selection Criteria
Rigor of School RecordConsidered
Class RankImportant
Academic GPAConsidered
Standardized TestsConsidered
Application EssayConsidered
RecommendationConsidered
ExtracurricularsConsidered
Talent/AbilityConsidered
Character/PersonalNot Considered
InterviewConsidered
First GenerationImportant

Cost & Outcome

Tuition & Fees
In-State Tuition
$64,310
Out-of-State Tuition
$64,310
Career Earnings
Early Career Pay
$106,400
Mid Career Pay
$189,400
Student Body
Undergrads
4,543
Total Students
11,706